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Indian American Candidate Kicked Out From Event in Wisconsin for Alleged Anti-Immigrant, Racist Rhetoric

Purnima Nath, a candidate for Milwaukee County executive has found herself embroiled in a controversy…

Santa Clara County in Calif. Appoints 27-year-old Sikh American as Deputy District Attorney

The Santa Clara County has appointed a new Sikh American prosecutor: Deputy District Attorney Harjot…

South Asian Comedians Host Virtual Comedy Hour to Support of Imprisoned Indian Comic Munawar Faruqui

Comedian Munawar Faruqui, 30, was arrested on Jan 1 in the central Indian city of…

President Biden Withdraws Nomination of Indian American Judge Vijay Shanker, a Trump Nominee

In his first fortnight in office, 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden, has been…

South Asian American Candidates Fare Poorly in New York City Council Special Election

While the official results of the New York City Council District 24 special election —…

N.J. Republican Rik Mehta Sues Senate Primary Opponent Hirsh Singh Alleging ‘Smear Campaign’

Last July, Rik Mehta beat five candidates including fellow GOP and Indian American, Hirsh Singh,…

Indian American Man in California Accused of Killing 3 Teens Ordered to Stand Trial

A Corona-area man from Temescal Valley, California, accused of chasing down and ramming a car…

2 Indian American Professors Among 13 Jefferson Science Fellows for 2020-2021

Two Indian Americans are among 13 academic scientists, engineers, and physicians from U.S. institutions of…

2 Indian American Educators Among International Literacy Association’s 30 Under 30 List

Two Indian Americans and one Indian are among International Literacy Association’s biennial 30 Under 30…

California Sheriff’s Deputy Sukhdeep Gill Charged for Fabricating Drive-By Shooting

Sukhdeep Gill, a deputy at the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, was arrested and charged…

Sikh Americans Take Exception to Comparison of India’s Farmers’ Protests with Storming U.S. Capitol

Thousands of Indian farmers marching, on horseback and driving tractors, protesting controversial agricultural reforms clashed…

2 Indian Americans File Lawsuit Against Subway for Serving ‘Various Concoctions’ Instead of Tuna

Two Indian American women are suing Subway alleging that the chain’s tuna sandwiches and wraps…